Sightseeing around the Paro valley includes visit to Ta Dzong which houses the National Museum, the ruins of Drugyel Dzong and the courtyard of Kichu Lhakhang one of the oldest monasteries in Bhutan – dated 7th century AD. After lunch, drive to the capital, Thimphu.

Sightseeing in Thimphu includes – visit to the National Library, Zangthopelri Lhakhang, Tashi Nencha Studio and the School of Thangka Painting. In the afternoon, visit the Handicraft Emporium and the Memorial Chorten.

The drive to Trongsa takes about seven hours across the Dochula Pass and Pelela Pass. On a clear day one can get a good view of the Himalayan ranges. Drive through Wangdue town. Picnic lunch at Chendebji Chorten. Overnight in Trongsa.

In the morning, visit the Trongsa Dzong and see the Ta Dzong. Drive through Trongsa town to the beautiful valley of Bumthang. Enroute visit the Chume Valley, where local women weave the famous “Bumthang Yathra”, pure woolen textile woven in the traditional method with beautiful colored patterns.

Full day sightseeing in Bumthang valley. Visit the Wangdicholing Palace, Swiss Farm House along with some monasteries.

After breakfast, drive to URA village and visit Ura Lhakhang. Drive to Mongar through Thrumshingla Pass (the highest pass in Bhutan). Overnight in Mongar.

Proceed to Trashigang. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Trashigang.

Day trip with picnic lunch to Khaling Weaving Center to see the entire process of spinning, dyeing and weaving. This center is managed by the National Women’s Association of Bhutan. Drive back to Trashigang.

This is the beginning of the return journey. After sightseeing Trashigang valley, drive to Mongar.

Drive to Bumthang.

Drive to Punakha via Trongsa. Picnic lunch will be served enroute.

In the morning, visit the premises of Punakha Dzong and then drive to Paro. Evening at leisure.

Drive to Satsam Chorten and then hike to the viewpoint of Taktshang, the Tiger’s Nest. This monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor. The monastery unfortunately got burnt in 1998 and has recently been reconstructed.

Early morning drive to the Paro Airport for your flight to next destination